Occupational Therapist - PRN

Encinitas Post-Acute; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Encinitas Post-Acute is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide and direct all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning and documentation. You will educate staff and coordinate care with the rehab team, maintain licensure, and participate in quality assurance while delivering compassionate, standards-based therapy.

This role requires knowledge of Medicare payors and EMR systems, with emphasis on safety, goal setting, and customer service to patients and families in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, active OT license with no encumbrances.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans aligned with payer guidelines.
• Deliver therapy and monitor progress to maximize functional outcomes.
• Educate staff and families on therapy benefits and outcomes.
• Complete documentation including evaluations and progress notes.
• Enter data into EMR and rehab systems accurately.
• Screen potential patients for therapeutic intervention.
• Maintain safety for patients and team at all times.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous education.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Documentation

EMR systems

Payer knowledge

Safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

OT program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Pay rate: $57-$62 per hour

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team..

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.
• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
• License: Current, active license as Occupational Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
• CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.
• Work Experience: Experience in long term care preferred
• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.